Fort St. John RCMP responded quickly Friday morning following reports of gunfire in the 9600 block of 96th Avenue. Officers arrived on scene at around 5:30 a.m., discovering evidence of an exchange of gunfire at a local residence. Inside the home, four individuals were found unharmed but were arrested on weapons-related charges. Police also recovered multiple firearms and firearm-related paraphernalia during the investigation.
Authorities say the fast response by the Fort St. John Street Enforcement Team may have prevented the incident from escalating further. The RCMP believes the shooting was targeted and linked to gang activity and the local drug trade.
The RCMP will continue to maintain a presence in the area as the investigation unfolds, urging anyone with information to come forward. Residents are encouraged to contact the Fort St. John RCMP at (250) 787-8140 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. The police continue to focus on enforcement efforts targeting known gang members and drug-related activity in the city.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gang and drug-related crime in Fort St. John and underscores the importance of swift police intervention to protect the community.
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